Schmidt joins Canadian women's team

University of Portland redshirt freshman midfielder Sophie Schmidt is among the 21 invitees to the Canadian Women's National Team, head coach Even Pellerud announced. Schmidt will team with former UP star Christine Sinclair in the 2007 FIFA Women's World Cup.

Schmidt is one of five college players on the Canadian roster.

Schmidt has yet to play a game for the Pilots due to national team commitments. The Abbotsford, British Columbia native redshirted the 2006 season while playing at the FIFA Under-20 World Championships and also helping the senior team prepare for the World Cup.

The 2007 World Cup begins Sept. 10 and culminates on the 30th with the championship final.